New Covid Cure Could Be Close Via University Of Texas

Austin, Texas is a busy place in the tech world, and sometimes we get so caught up in technological advancements that we think all developments are in the electronics industry with upgrades to things like coding, batteries, or a new social media platform. However, medical advancement has been one of the most remarkable areas of growth over the last 100 years, and it is often overlooked because we do not handle it every day like we do with a mobile phone.

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One of the big complaints with the annual flu shot is that there is so much guessing happening as the developers are trying to predict what variants and strains will be most active for the upcoming Texas season. With Covid-19 shots, it is even more tenuous because the variants seem to shift, and they recommend getting a booster 3-4 times per year.

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There is a very real possibility that we could be at the doorstep for the cure to Covid because of research done at the University of Texas. The scientists have discovered an antibody that can neutralize all known variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes Covid-19.

New Covid Cure Could Be Close Via University Of Texas

If their discovery is accurate, building an immunization around the antibody would not only protect against all current strains of Covid, but also any future variants that may evolve. According to this Fox 7 Austin article, the next move is to begin mass production.